

JKBKK
American expat in Thailand
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About me
American, Married
Lives in Bangkok
Registration: 11 December 2016
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Children integration in a new school in Thailand by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Moving abroad can be particularly hard on children. For any parent planning a move to Thailand, it is of utmost importance to make sure they do everything in their power to make sure their childrenÂ’s transition is as smooth as ...

While some great points have already been made, some of the information here isn't entirely accurate. 1: International schools do not "teach mostly Cambridge". Of the international schools and kindergartens in Bangkok, just under 40% ... Read More


Moving into Bangkok - Advice on Residential Area by sree_dhan
Friends, We are moving into Bangkok in couple of months with family. My office would be in Wireless Rd, Lumpini, appreciate any advice on a good residential area. Preference is for a large 1 or 2 bedroom apartment/condo, furnished/semi-furnished. ...

I lived near the On Nut BTS station for years and found the rents cheaper the farther you get from city center. On Nut BTS station has many condo and apartments in the area.It may change within the next couple of years, but this I personally think ... Read More


International School Recommendations by oneandyallen
Hello I'm looking for a nice International School in Bangkok for my 2 kids. Can anyone recommend a school? Has anyone had experience with Garden International School?

If St. Andrews (the Ekamai and Sukhumvit 71 school rather than the other chain) is near your area, it's certainly a good choice. I have a colleague who sends her daughter there and is quite happy with it. Although the quality of a school here ... Read More


Moving into Bangkok - Advice on Residential Area by sree_dhan
Friends, We are moving into Bangkok in couple of months with family. My office would be in Wireless Rd, Lumpini, appreciate any advice on a good residential area. Preference is for a large 1 or 2 bedroom apartment/condo, furnished/semi-furnished. ...

I personally recommend ddproperty as well. My wife and I found our home through them after searching through many other sites and not seeing anything appealing. The site allows you to break down your search by price, area (including specific ... Read More


The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Thailand. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...

You often hear foreigners voicing their opinions on all things Thai and going through their wish-list of things Thais should do to make life easier for them. Has anyone taken even a moment to ponder what we must look like to them? We show ... Read More


The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Thailand. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...

VillageFarang is dead right and you don't want people to go around sugar coating realities that as suggested could lead to poverty do you? Personally the hard advice is better and in this case 110% If you have not seen,experienced,heard or know ... Read More


Secondary School Mathematics Teacher by GuestPoster229
Hi there, I have a masters degree in education from Australia and have been teaching secondary school mathematics for 6 years here. I was not born in Australia, but am trained and registered as a teacher here and will become an Australian citizen ...

Thanks MS and Straydog, I already applied for a couple of positions but this article discouraged me from looking for a job before I come: https://www.ajarn.com/ajarn-street/articles/teacher-mistakes I'm getting in touch with these guys to see ... Read More


The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in Thailand. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the types of ...

All I can say either you have a chip on your shoulder or you have an inferiority complex.You want to indicate the Thais are racist and that is far from the truth. I do not lie and what you experience is your own attitudinal problem. Look in a mirror ... Read More


International School Recommendations by oneandyallen
Hello I'm looking for a nice International School in Bangkok for my 2 kids. Can anyone recommend a school? Has anyone had experience with Garden International School?

It heavily depends on your budget and location. Many peg NIST International School, International School Bangkok (ISB) and Bangkok Patana School (BPS) as the three best schools in Thailand by far. However, they are also among the most expensive. ... Read More


Studying in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in Thailand? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...

Some of the elite Thai universities can provide a decent education, but they certainly are not ranked in the top ten in Asia. The highest-ranked institution according to QS is Chulalongkorn at 45, while the TIE Asia University Rankings only includes ... Read More


Where to play football in Bangkok? by bisdjer
Hi @all, I arrived here in Bangkok last year and really miss to play football. I'm looking for a team in a competitive league or some guys who are playing (more or less) regularly. Thanks for any help or advice in advance.

If you're interested in regular games, you may also want to check out Chelsea FC Soccer School Bangkok's adult league. Do a Google search for those exact terms, and the first match on the Chelsea Foundation site gives more details. They ... Read More


Wanting to teach in Thailand by jenkinsc
Hi all! I'm new on here, and I am looking into teaching in Thailand or Asia. I just wanted some advice. I am going to an international job fair in San Francisco in February through a company. Unfortunately Thailand will not be there. I am a ...

You must mean 50,000 Baht, no schools here pay 50,000 Dollars!No...I do mean $50,000 US dollars. :) NIST, ISB and BPS are considered the top international schools in Thailand and are on par with other highly respected private schools around the ... Read More


Wanting to teach in Thailand by jenkinsc
Hi all! I'm new on here, and I am looking into teaching in Thailand or Asia. I just wanted some advice. I am going to an international job fair in San Francisco in February through a company. Unfortunately Thailand will not be there. I am a ...

The "big three" schools that I mentioned - NIST, ISB and BPS, began their hiring season for the 2017-2018 school year in October to November, though they do still have openings listed now. (Their positions are usually all filled by ... Read More


Wanting to teach in Thailand by jenkinsc
Hi all! I'm new on here, and I am looking into teaching in Thailand or Asia. I just wanted some advice. I am going to an international job fair in San Francisco in February through a company. Unfortunately Thailand will not be there. I am a ...

Hi all! I'm new on here, and I am looking into teaching in Thailand or Asia. I just wanted some advice. I am going to an international job fair in San Francisco in February through a company. Unfortunately Thailand will not be there. I am a ... Read More